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Fundraising & Donations Winter Update
We are so grateful to all our amazing fundraisers for your fantastic efforts to support us. Thank you for all...
Spinal Bracing Advice for Schools
We are asking you to support your student who needs to wear a spinal brace to prevent their spinal curve...
One Wonderful Thing
Michèle Mendelssohn, author and Professor of English and American Literature at Oxford University Can you imagine feeling wonderful about your...
Our co-chairman Ian Nelson is fundraising for SAUK
Our co-chairman Ian Nelson is fundraising for SAUK and celebrating International Scoliosis Awareness Day on the 24th of June by...
Celebrating the impact of research
The history of treating and diagnosing spinal conditions reaches back to the 5th century BC. This Scoliosis Awareness Month we’re...
Leah – pregnancy and scoliosis
My name is Leah, I have recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl and wanted to share my story...
Rehabilitation Programme After Scoliosis Surgery
Sarah Charlton – Specialist spinal and scoliosis physiotherapist   Physiotherapy provision after scoliosis surgery varies across the country – at...
Life after fusion
Colin Nnadi, orthopaedic spinal surgeon, Oxford University Hospitals Most of the advice given to you about how to manage post-fusion...
Aspects of psychology relevant to AIS
Professor Adrian Gardner, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham and Dr Emily Russell Introduction (Adrian Gardner) Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis...
Scoliosis Association UK and British Scoliosis Research Foundation merger
We are excited to announce that as of 1st January 2023, the Scoliosis Association UK (SAUK) and the British Scoliosis...
From life-changing spinal surgery to Machu Picchu charity trek
In March 2023, I will take on a tough trek to Machu Picchu, Peru, to raise money for the Scoliosis...
Using wearable devices to monitor balance in AIS
Fraje Watson, research assistant, division of surgery & interventional science, University College London Researchers from University College London (UCL) and...
Starting to exercise again after spinal fusion
Excerpt from  ‘The Scoliosis Handbook of Safe and Effective Exercises Pre and Post Surgery’ by Caroline Freedman  Once your consultant...
Exercises to avoid and their alternatives
Caroline Freedman is a personal trainer and author of ‘The Scoliosis Handbook of Safe and Effective Exercises Pre and Post...
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Bracing Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – The BASIS Study
A £2.5m research study is now open in the UK, looking at the effectiveness of a night-time brace in the...
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Back to school tips
Coming back to school after scoliosis treatment can be a challenge. Be it bracing, growing rods, or fusion, you’re healing...
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What schools should know about scoliosis
Scoliosis is when the spine curves to the side. It is not a disease. It just means that in an...
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The bracing process
Rachel Adam and Kirsty Sutter, advance spinal orthotists, Scottish National Spine Service If you have been diagnosed with scoliosis, one...
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Neuromuscular scoliosis & its treatment
Authors: Professor Hilali Noordeen1 Mr. Chadi Ali1 Mr. Naadir Nazar2   Institutions: 1Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, United...
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Making adult spinal surgery safer: strategies and limitations
Jwalant S. Mehta Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Birmingham Spinal deformities in adults are more common than reported. Most patients can compensate...
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MAGEC Growing Rods – statement from the British Scoliosis Society
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc., (the company that manufactures MAGEC growing rods) and the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)...
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SAUK funds new e-learning module for GPs
For people living in the UK, the first step to accessing healthcare usually means a trip to see their GP....
SAUK Campaign 2021. Portraits of Caroline Freedman. Photographer Sam Pearce   29.5.2021
Children’s Spinal Deformity in Adulthood
Mr Ian J. Harding, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bristol, UK Spinal deformity presents in many ways at different ages. In adults,...
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Is Pilates right for me?
What is Pilates? Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that aims to strengthen muscles, especially the core (stomach and...